The Book of Kells Experience

Highly recommend! Maybe I'm a closet history buff and am just realizing it, but I find aww in such history that is preserved and available for us to see today. To see art work on such a piece of it's time is beyond amazing to me. I think people expect too much today from such exhibits because we have access to everything at our fingertips with our phones now. So much so, that they find it underwhelming because they were able to view so much of it online prior and they were expecting something different, something more.

It was a really cool experience between all the background and history, the library with the large globe, harp and the immersive modern experience it was very neat. and we lost our 7 year old son because he walked ahead of us while we were looking around since he was bored. The very nice ladies at the exit working at the store caught him before he left the buildling and tried to help him since he was lost. We caught up to them finally and he was crying while they were giving him water and chocolate bar :). Definitely memorable.

It needs to be on your to do list if you are travelling to Ireland 🇮🇪 Trinity college tour plus the book of kells are the go to places of Ireland. Highly informative. Shout out to LEAH our tour guide for trinity. I hope I am spelling her name correctly. 🤗🇮🇪👍🏻

We had been dreaming of this visit for a long time and it did not disappoint. The timed entry tickets made arrival and beginning the self guided audio tour very easy. The audio tour through display before reaching the Book of Kells was well organized and very engaging. I really learned some things I didn't know before, and could go at my own pace Seeing the 1200 year old book up close was so moving. Then we went upstairs to the Long Room, which was just the icing on the cake. We could have stayed there for hours The audio guide continues there and again, is at your own pace and wonderfully informative. So happy we did this!

The exhibition is divided into two main sections: the Old Library and the Red Pavilion. In the Old Library, viewing the 1,200-year-old Book of Kells was a highlight. The intricate artistry and symbolism of this ancient manuscript are truly remarkable. The accompanying free audio guide provided insightful commentary from Trinity experts, enhancing the experience. Additionally, the Long Room houses 'Gaia,' a stunning illuminated artwork by Luke Jerram that features detailed NASA imagery of Earth's surface, offering a unique perspective of our planet. The Red Pavilion offers a new digital exhibition that brings the collections to life. Interactive sculptures of historical figures like Ada Lovelace and Jonathan Swift add an engaging touch. The 'Book of Kells 360' is a spectacular immersive journey through the manuscript's history, presented with impressive light and sound effects. One aspect to be aware of is that, due to the Old Library Redevelopment Project, the majority of books have been removed from the Long Room for conservation purposes. While this is understandable, it does slightly diminish the visual impact of the historic library. Overall, the Book of Kells Experience offers a well-curated and informative journey into Ireland's rich cultural heritage. The combination of ancient manuscripts and cutting-edge digital displays makes it a must-visit attraction in Dublin. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in history, art, or literature.

Our tour guide was great (a student) so offered really nice insight and knew his history . The university grounds are fine, but not really special. The book of Kells experience is very informative, you only actually see one page of the book opened ( no pictures allowed). However they have a virtual version where you can see the whole book. The library is amazing (feels a bit like something from Harry Potter). Very popular, recommend booking tickets in advance.

What a neat experience! We weren’t sure exactly what it was, but learned so much about the influence of the Celtic art and the spread of Christianity through this incredibly historic book by multiple writers from ancient times. The library is under restoration, but they did an excellent job explaining why and what they are doing to record all the books currently in their library - which is all published works from Ireland and more. An amazing feat to undertake! We were very impressed! And the second half of the museum was a great interactive immersive experience! Well worth the time! Highly recommend!

It's an experience you need to do once, partly to see the campus but also to see the beautiful library. Most of the books are in storage and you can only imagine how scholars used to do research here. Not sure if the Globe is necessary though. At the end is the oldest harp in Ireland. Do continue to the next building for the video portions of the experience. Note, you only see one of four books on display, the remainder of the exhibits are photos.